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Exposition
A writing technique used to explain, analyze, classify, or present data.
Classification
Dividing something into groups, classes, or categories based on shared qualities.
Criteria
Standards or principles on which judgments are based.
Simple Definition
A concise explanation that includes species, genus, and differentia.
Expanded Definition
A method of defining terms using stipulation, operation, and examples.
Denotation
The basic literal meaning of a word or its dictionary meaning.
Connotation
The additional shades of meaning that words imply aside from their dictionary meanings.
Process Description
Explaining how something works or how it is done in a sequence.
Sequence Markers
Words that indicate the order of steps in a process, such as first, then, finally.
Technical Writing
Writing that conveys specific information and is often used in manuals and reports.
Mechanism Description
An explanation of a system or parts of an apparatus.
Causal Relationship
A relationship that shows how one event causes another.
Rhetorical Functions
Techniques used in writing to achieve a specific purpose, such as explaining or persuading.
Chronological Order
Arranging events in the order they occur in time.
Concise Meanings
Brief and clear definitions of words or terms.
Criteria for Classification
Standards used to categorize or group subjects based on shared characteristics.
Instructions
Step-by-step directions to perform a task.
Definition Techniques
Methods used to explain or define words, including simple and extended definitions.
Oral Communication
Sharing information verbally, which can include defining terms.
Technical Terminology
Specialized vocabulary used in specific fields or subjects.
Characteristics
Traits or features that distinguish one thing from another.
Informal Definition
An explanation of a word’s meaning that does not follow a strict pattern.
Equipment Description
Detailed explanation of the tools or machinery involved in a process.
Present Passive Tense
A grammatical structure used for describing processes, involving forms of 'is' + past participle.
Precise Explanations
Accurate and detailed descriptions or definitions of terms.
Data Presentation
The process of presenting information in a clear and understandable way.
Research Interpretation
Explaining the results or findings of a research study.
Mechanism Characteristics
Specific features or functions of a machine or device.
Special Meanings
Unique or context-specific meanings assigned to familiar words.
Functional Description
An explanation focusing on how a mechanism operates and its parts.
Comparative Analysis
Examining similarities and differences between ideas or objects.
Instructional Writing
A genre of writing focused on giving direction or guidance.
Procedural Description
Detailing the steps necessary to achieve a task or complete a process.
Clarification Techniques
Methods used to make an idea or concept clearer to the audience.
